Today's News

The Central Kentucky News-Journal, Commonwealth Broadcasting and KB Photography are hosting a "Relay Kid" and "Relay Teen" contest as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Taylor, Adair and Green counties.

"Relay Kid" and "Relay Teen" are online voting contests to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The winning children will be featured in an article in the Central Kentucky News-Journal, as well as mentioned on the radio stations affiliated with Commonwealth Broadcasting and in other area newspapers.

A few topics have been weighing on my mind lately, so I thought I would address them all at the same time.

First up, the Fiscal Court contracting with Campbellsville Baptist Church to operate Veterans Memorial Park.

I have to say that when I first heard that magistrates wanted to investigate whether leasing the park could save them some money, I immediately thought, don't we have bigger - and more costly - issues to worry about?

The history of local African-Americans is being recorded for posterity's sake, thanks to Greater Campbellsville United.

Oral history interviews with 32 African-Americans in Taylor and Green counties were presented on CDs recently to Taylor County Public Library, Campbellsville University, the Heistand House, the Kentucky Oral History Commission and Green County Public Library.

The presentation was the result of a grant obtained by Greater Campbellsville United. Jon Allen interviewed key individuals who were knowledgeable about the African-American community.

"The lifestyle of drugs and alcohol can send your life spiraling out of control," said Eric Berry, the speaker for Campbellsville University's March 4 chapel.

Berry, a former construction worker, T-ball and basketball coach and father to a 16-year-old son, spoke to CU's students, faculty, staff and coaches about how drugs and alcohol had taken over his life, and how he now has his life under control with the help of Jesus Christ.

So many times, we hear complaints that there's nothing to do. Well, we don't want to hear that for at least the next few weeks, because judging from our Calendar of Events page, there's no possible way anyone couldn't find something fun to do.

This past Tuesday night alone was a treat - with a performance by the renowned Vienna Boys' Choir and then a public meeting to discuss proposals for the Heartland Parkway.

E. Poe Young recently celebrated his 99th birthday with family and friends at Good Hope Baptist Church Christian Life Center. He is pictured with his son Murrell, his grandson Troy and his great-grandson Weston.

Many Kentuckians, just like many across the country, are struggling to get by during this economic crisis. Unemployment is at a 25-year high. Too many have seen their hard-earned savings dwindle. And people are worried about paying for education, health care or the mortgage.

At a time like this, Americans have a right to expect that as they are cutting back, so is their government.